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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,372.94, 66,552.21 and 14,791.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,372.94, 66,552.21 and 14,791.02 is: 22,184.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,372.94 : 66,552.21 = 14,791.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,372.94/66,552.21 = 14,791.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,372.94x = 66,552.21 × 14,791.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,372.94x = 984,375,069.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,375,069.15/44,372.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,184.13

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